Grounding Water
— “Kosmos,” photographed at East Shore Drive This little snake peeked out to join my composition. I have seen so many snakes lately that I am currently developing another series about the contrasts between snakes and inanimate branches and twigs.
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— “Kosmos,” photographed at East Shore Drive

This little snake peeked out to join my composition. I have seen so many snakes lately that I am currently developing another series about the contrasts between snakes and inanimate branches and twigs.

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One Calm Morning

The light — the mystery — the sound of rushing water —
as I keep saying
to myself:
“Return.
Stay present to this
magic, to the amazing blessing to be here
at dawn to witness
the mystery
of the awakening of nature
after the rain.”

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— “Amber,” photographed at Ithaca Falls in Ithaca, NY. I photographed this beautiful, red leaf on 8 November 2009. The play of light and the reflection of orange fall leaves on the water created a beautiful composition. The moment was perfect.
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— “Amber,” photographed at Ithaca Falls in Ithaca, NY.

I photographed this beautiful, red leaf on 8 November 2009. The play of light and the reflection of orange fall leaves on the water created a beautiful composition. The moment was perfect.

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“Heliopause,” Photographed 7 May 2010 in Cascadilla Gorge. When I uploaded the photo to my computer, I noticed the rich purple hues surrounding the small puddle of water and had to share it with you. “Heliopause” looks almost otherworldly — a place beyond all comprehension.
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“Heliopause,” Photographed 7 May 2010 in Cascadilla Gorge.

When I uploaded the photo to my computer, I noticed the rich purple hues surrounding the small puddle of water and had to share it with you. “Heliopause” looks almost otherworldly — a place beyond all comprehension.

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“Microcosm” was photographed on 19 March 2010 at the Wildflower Preserve in Ithaca, NY. Taken a day before the Spring Equinox, I was impressed by the vivid colors and blooming life that greeted me on arrival. Here is a glimpse of that secret world.
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“Microcosm” was photographed on 19 March 2010 at the Wildflower Preserve in Ithaca, NY. Taken a day before the Spring Equinox, I was impressed by the vivid colors and blooming life that greeted me on arrival. Here is a glimpse of that secret world.

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“Awakening,” photographed at upper Cascadilla Gorge. Taken 3/21/2010. Spring is bringing renewal and hope.
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“Awakening,” photographed at upper Cascadilla Gorge. Taken 3/21/2010.

Spring is bringing renewal and hope.

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The Chariot [in Tarot] represents the universal principle of change and causation. Taoist philosophy states that change is successful when both “the great rooted tree by [and] the flowing river” are combined within a natural setting. This Oriental nature metaphor is a reminder that during times of change, it is necessary to incorporate in equal proportion the qualities of quietude (the great rooted tree) with activity (the flowing river).

pp. 51, The Tarot Handbook. Angeles Arrien.

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